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Yeah it really is, especially since most games now don't even support dual gpu's. Ideally I'd like to sell it and just buy him a 5700xt instead.
 
Thank you for the build, looks solid!

btw, swap out the PSU for this:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TDjJ7P/antec-earthwatts-gold-pro-750w-80-gold-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-ea750g-pro

PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($139.99 @ Newegg) performs about the same as the 3100 but extra cores will help it last longer.
Motherboard: ASRock B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($82.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Team GX2 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.94 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 295X2 8 GB Core Edition Video Card 
Case: Cougar MG130-G MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($47.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: GAMDIAS KRATOS P1 G 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $495.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-09-10 20:35 EDT-0400

Sounds like a plan, thank you for the advice!

PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3100 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor $114.99 @ B&H Motherboard Gigabyte B550M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard $94.00 @ Best Buy Memory Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory $57.99 @ Amazon Storage Kingston A2000 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive $66.49 @ Staples Video Card XFX Radeon R9 295X2 8 GB Core Edition Video Card   Case Thermaltake Versa H18 MicroATX Mini Tower Case $54.99 @ Amazon Power Supply Antec Earthwatts Gold Pro 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply $104.99 @ Newegg   Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts     Total $493.45   Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-09-10 15:54 EDT-0400   The r9 295X2 is a bloody power hungry card! 750w should be good.

Ideally in your shoes I'd test that the 295x2 works well in the games he's going to play before making a purchase. If performance is abysmal because of the dual GPU solution, then perhaps a more budget build with a cheap 1650 super-type card is a better choice.

Yeah it really is, especially since most games now don't even support dual gpu's. Ideally I'd like to sell it and just buy him a 5700xt instead.
 
Thank you for the build, looks solid!

A 295x2 damn! That's a power hungry card. 500W TDP, probably top 3 in terms of most power hungry cards.
 
Ok, here's a build with priority on a strong independent PSU.
 
Something like this.
 
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($114.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: ASRock A520M-HDV Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Green 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 295X2 8 GB Core Edition Video Card
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($48.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($137.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $512.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-09-10 13:04 EDT-0400

Get Crucial Memory. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1548870-REG/crucial_bl2k16g36c16u4bl_ballistix_rgb_32gb_16x2_3600.html i would reccomend this kit or a few others. Whatever you do DO NOT BUY HYNIX Kits.

They're the same monitor, -B just means black, sometimes it is left off the name.

I can tell u the first Asus one PG279Q is bad mine had backlight bleed out of hell and if u look on amazon etc i was not the only one 

The AD27QD is an excellent choice, I have one and it's superb.

I went by the reviews mentioning dead pixels. LG has less dead pixels so I went with them.
 
Look for independent reviews that test Freesync if you decide not to get a G-sync monitor. 
 
I payed $530 for a LG 32GK850G. It is 1440p 5ms 144Hz with Nvidia G-Sync monitor. I recommend not paying more unless it has really good HDR.
 

Well you can't go wrong with any of the tier A options. Personally I'm a fan of Be Quiet! and Corsair.

Wait till we see reviews how they perform. 

Yes. Wait until there are independent benchmarks and reviews of the new cpu and motherboards (tested with 3xxx cpu).

Well with that budget you could go straight top end new ryzen 3900x + a new X570 mobo.
either add a new Super series from nvidia or the new Navi from AMD @xtr650

With the 250 ohm yes with the 80 ohm or 32 ohm models no

yeah. easier to drive it ensures you can make them loud on your pc and phone. 80 om or 32 ohm are boh great sound similar.  the lower the impedance the more efficient  but best to stick to the highestimpedance you can support most things should be able to power the 80 ohm

Can't go wrong with any of them. Look into K.A.A.N, Montana of 300, Jedi Mind tricks, all lyricists with deep messages. I listen to a lot of tyler, kendrick and every OG one you listed as-well. You got good taste.

true. I just got into more modern hipp hop only pretty recently. I used to only listen to rza, tupac, wutang , biggie, jurrasic 5,outkast,n and mf doom in terms of hip hop.  but im really into a lot of new rappers so im slowly sdiscovering people I really like. I tend to lean towards lyrical or concious rappers . like denzel curry or tyler, or earl, or kendrik . and Im also really into rap cgroups like flatbush, brockhampton, injury reserve or earthgang.
 

oh and how could i forget my japanese boys nujabes basically the pioneer of low fi hip hop and dj honda. 

if you are getting the 770's make sure you get the 80 ohm version so you can power them without a dac/amp

My favorite hip hop cans are DT 770's, the m50s aren't the worst headphone. They just lack alot for me to enjoy them like sound stage imaging and good mids. other sets of headphones that I like for hip hop under $200 are the meze 99 noir, and the v Moda crossfades.
My favorite open backs for hip hop are the HD 58x they are not too boomy bass wise but are great for lyrical rappers, he 4xx's are great nice amount of oomph in the bass while maintaining good detail.

You're probs gonna get more bass with closed backs. I would have a look at the Beyerdynamic DT 770 pros. https://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-770-Pro-250-Professional/dp/B0778C9HQ4/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=beyerdynamic&qid=1557354794&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1